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Wicked Film Adaptation Highlights Significant Themes Amid Criticism

The film 'Wicked,' directed by Jon M. Chu, features a strong cast and addresses disability representation while receiving mixed reviews on its visual style.

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Updated: Nov 20th, 2024, 10:15 AM ET

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The film adaptation of 'Wicked,' directed by Jon M. Chu, stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, complemented by Marissa Bode's groundbreaking portrayal of Nessarose, a character using a wheelchair. While the film aims to deliver messages of friendship and discrimination, it faces critiques for its visual choices. Grande and Erivo shine in musical performances, but the visual treatment has not met all expectations. Discussions on theater etiquette, particularly a no-singing policy during screenings, also surface as audiences navigate this adaptation of the beloved stage musical.

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